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by cylon75
Sun May 06, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Aztec decaling
Replies: 2
Views: 2003

Aztec decaling

I'm redoing the toy version of the 2009 Enterprise and i have already repainted it and now I'm looking to do a Aztec pattern, either decal or paint to it. any suggestion on this.I have never attempted this before so I'm looking for some direction.thanks
by cylon75
Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Ship Window Question
Replies: 1
Views: 3012

Ship Window Question

I recently just bought a colonial one from fantastic plastic and i looking into options for doing the windows in something other than a black .Dose any one know if someone makes a generic window decal that i might be able to cut to size .Or any other ideas are welcome.
by cylon75
Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Help finding styrene rectangle stock
Replies: 9
Views: 11249

[quote="Chacal"]Is the 'spine' going to be some 16 inches long (or thereabouts), right?...

I need it solid because i have to shape it. When im done the hole ship should be about 8"
by cylon75
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Help finding styrene rectangle stock
Replies: 9
Views: 11249

I'm looking to do a scratch build of the Gemini ship from BSG and i rather use styrene or plastic ,i need it in a rectangle shape 1/2"x1" and i believe that i have the rest of what i need or will be able to get it easily The guy in the 2nd post tried to help but they didn't have what i was...
by cylon75
Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Help finding styrene rectangle stock
Replies: 9
Views: 11249

Help finding styrene rectangle stock

Dose any one know where i can get 1/2"( or close) solid square stock in ABS plastic or styrene ? I have found it in a tubing but i need it solid. Thanks
by cylon75
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Does any one know how to clean up or (Polish) clear plastic
Replies: 5
Views: 6163

Does any one know how to clean up or (Polish) clear plastic

Hi i just did the ring ship and it has a clear plastic ring so you can see the habitat i put in it but its not as clear as i would like ,dose any one have any suggestions on how to get it a little clearer from the out side. I know about future but i don't have a air brush to use and don't know if it...
by cylon75
Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Basic help for lighting
Replies: 2
Views: 1940

Basic help for lighting

Hi I'm going to be doing a BSG razor raider from a original kit and i would like to light the engines, i have never tried to light any thing before .What do i need to know ? I would like to use a blue led's . Can any one steer me in a good direction and my be tell me what i need and where i can get ...
by cylon75
Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: what clear coat to use?
Replies: 1
Views: 1205

what clear coat to use?

I sprayed a krylon clear over my model and it wrinkled the decals what should I use that wont do that -[I do not have an air brush.]
by cylon75
Fri Sep 21, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: how to do laser hits ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1713

how to do laser hits ?

I'm going to be doing a mark 2 viper soon can any one tell me how to simulate laser hits on the out side? with out a air brush.
by cylon75
Sat Sep 08, 2007 6:36 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: roto vs solid cast
Replies: 3
Views: 2042

roto vs solid cast

Can any one explain the difference between roto cast and solid cast I no that the solid cast is solid but what the plus and minuses of this. is one better than the other?